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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

V44 MDRMOT history

V44 MDR is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 3 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

V44 MDR black Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,141 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 MDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 MDR was last recorded at 86,141 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,932 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
5,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,141 miles
  • 2025 – 84,932 miles
  • 2024 – 83,528 miles
  • 2023 – 81,088 miles
  • 2022 – 77,418 miles
  • 2020 – 71,322 miles
  • 2019 – 64,342 miles
  • 2018 – 52,200 miles
  • 2017 – 46,993 miles
  • 2016 – 44,091 miles
  • 2015 – 34,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    122107571848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,141 miles (+1,209)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    935794180471
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass84,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,932 miles
    Test number
    230950203219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail84,932 miles (+1,404)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,932 miles
    Test number
    232741763645
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass83,528 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    369581280097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,088 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,088 miles
    Test number
    784764319830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,418 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,418 miles
    Test number
    798813180865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,415 miles (+6,093)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    390681450154
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass71,322 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,322 miles
    Test number
    839383479994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,342 miles (+12,142)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,342 miles
    Test number
    611296282942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,200 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    633760507722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,993 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,993 miles
    Test number
    512948842214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,091 miles (+9,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,091 miles
    Test number
    281600065008
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished/cracking
  14. Pass34,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,422 miles
    Test number
    726501452527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V44 MDR

Does V44 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 MDR is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 MDR?
The MOT on V44 MDR is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 MDR done?
V44 MDR was recorded at 86,141 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,081 miles a year.
Has V44 MDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 MDR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V44 MDR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V44 MDR find?
V44 MDR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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